Brian Wilson Dies: Beach Boys Songwriter and Visionary Was 82

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Brian Wilson, musician, singer, songwriter, producer, and co-founder of the Beach Boys, has passed away at the age of 82. No cause of death has been released yet..

In a post shared on Instagram, his family announced Wilson’s death. “We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away,” they wrote. “We are at a loss for words right now. Please respect our privacy at this time as our family is grieving. We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world. Love & Mercy.”